Adoption Application

If you’re ready to begin the process of adopting a new furry family member please fill out the information below. Our adoption application includes detailed questions about your preferences, your household and your experiences as a pet owner. So that we can find the best possible match for you and for our our rescue dogs, please be as thorough as you can, and we will contact you very soon about the pet you are interested in. Thank you!

How would you deal with destructive behavior like chewing, digging or jumping?*

What would you do if your new dog bites or snaps at a family member?*

Who will have the primary responsibility for feeding?*

...obedience?*

...vet care?*

...exercise?*

Where will the new pet be kept at night?*

...during the day?*

...when on vacation?*

...if you move?*

On average, how long will the dog be alone per day?*

How many days per week?*

What would you do with your dog if you could no longer keep it?*

Have you ever had to relinquish an animal to a shelter?*

Yes

No

What were the circumstances?*

Tell me about any concerns you may have about adopting a new pet.

Routine health care can cost up to $300.00 a year and emergencies are often over $1,000. Are you willing to provide this care if necessary?*

Yes

No

Please tell us a little about your current/previous pets and anything else you'd like us to know.

I understand that Smiling Dog Rescue cannot and does not make any representation of warranties, either expressed or implied concerning the temperament, habit, health, pedigree, disposition, sex or background of this animal and that I have no rights to reimbursement of medical or professional fees. Furthermore, I understand that the animal’s future reactions to me, my family or any other persons are completely unpredictable because animals have their own personalities. I also assume full responsibility to provide proper food, water, shelter, veterinary care, exercises, and a safe environment for this animal.
Animals should never be left unattended in a motor vehicle at any time.
In consideration of receiving this animal the adopting party hereby releases Smiling Dog Rescue, its foster parents, and any employees from claims of liability to anyone for injuries or damage caused to them or their property.
By signing my name below I acknowledge that if for any reason I do not or cannot comply with the provisions of this agreement or state and city laws governing animals, I agree to return the animal to Smiling Dog Rescue and forfeit all fees and expenses associated with the animal.